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How to get to Downtown San Jose, California by bus, light rail or train?

Directions to Downtown San Jose, California with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Downtown San Jose, California

    BusBus: 22, 23, 522, 523, 66.TrainTrain: ACETRAIN, LTD 3.Light RailLight Rail: BLUE LINE, GREEN LINE.

How to get to Downtown San Jose, California by bus?

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How to get to Downtown San Jose, California by train?

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Bus stops near Downtown San Jose, California

  • 1st & Santa Clara (N), 4 min walk,
  • Santa Clara & Market (W), 4 min walk,
  • 1st & Paseo De San Antonio (N), 4 min walk,
  • 2nd & Paseo De San Antonio (S), 5 min walk,
  • Santa Clara Station (S), 6 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Downtown San Jose, California

  • Convention Center Station, 28 min walk,

Bus lines to Downtown San Jose, California

  • 568, Rapid Gilroy Transit Ctr,
  • 68, San Jose Diridon,
  • 22, Eastridge,
  • 64A, San Jose Diridon,
  • 64B, San Jose State University,
  • 66, Santa Teresa Station,
  • 523, Rapid San Jose State,
  • 23, Alum Rock Station,
  • 201, Santa Teresa Station,
  • 202, Winchester Station,
  • BLUE LINE, Santa Teresa,
  • BLUEN, Civic Center,
  • EVENT-GREEN, Levi's Stadium / Mountain View,
  • GREEN LINE, Old Ironsides,
  • 72, Downtown San Jose via McLaughlin,
  • 73, Downtown San Jose via Senter,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Downtown San Jose, California?

    The closest stations to Downtown San Jose, California are:

    • 1st & Santa Clara (N) is 297 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Santa Clara & Market (W) is 317 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • 1st & Paseo De San Antonio (N) is 320 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • 2nd & Paseo De San Antonio (S) is 382 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Santa Clara Station (S) is 440 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Convention Center Station is 2350 yards away, 28 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Downtown San Jose, California?

    These bus lines stop near Downtown San Jose, California: 22, 23, 522, 523, 66.

  • Which train lines stop near Downtown San Jose, California?

    These train lines stop near Downtown San Jose, California: ACETRAIN, LTD 3.

  • Which light rail lines stop near Downtown San Jose, California?

    These light rail lines stop near Downtown San Jose, California: BLUE LINE, GREEN LINE.

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to Downtown San Jose, California?

    The nearest light rail station to Downtown San Jose, California is Convention Center Station. It’s a 28 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Downtown San Jose, California?

    The nearest bus stops to Downtown San Jose, California are 1st & Santa Clara (N), Santa Clara & Market (W) and 1st & Paseo De San Antonio (N). The closest one is a 4 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to Downtown San Jose, California?

    The BLUE LINE is the first light rail that goes to Downtown San Jose, California. It stops nearby at 4:56 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to Downtown San Jose, California?

    The BLUE LINE is the last light rail that goes to Downtown San Jose, California. It stops nearby at 12:46 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Downtown San Jose, California?

    The 22 is the first bus that goes to Downtown San Jose, California. It stops nearby at 4:38 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Downtown San Jose, California?

    The 22 is the last bus that goes to Downtown San Jose, California. It stops nearby at 2:38 AM.

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Public Transportation to Downtown San Jose, California

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Downtown San Jose, California? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: 1st & Santa Clara (N); Santa Clara & Market (W); 1st & Paseo De San Antonio (N); 2nd & Paseo De San Antonio (S); Santa Clara Station (S); Convention Center Station.

Bus: 22, 23, 522, 523, 66, 568, 64A, 64B, 68.Train: ACETRAIN, LTD 3.Light Rail: BLUE LINE, GREEN LINE.

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Downtown San Jose, CaliforniaThe Downtown Historic District of San Jose, California is a designated U.S. Historic District area of the city roughly the size of one square block. It is bounded by S. First Street to the west, E. San Fernando Street to the south, S. Third Street to the east, and E. Santa Clara Street to the north, but also includes the south side of E. Santa Clara Street between Third and Fourth Streets.
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Public transit lines with stations closest to Downtown San Jose, California

Bus lines with stations closest to Downtown San Jose, California